Electrical

Everyone thinks of the local sparky when they think about the electrical trade, but take a closer look at any industry and you’ll find an electrical trade specialist channelling power in ways that might surprise you.

Trade Specialisation

Metal and Engineering

A career pathway in the metal and engineering trade offers a wide range of specialisation opportunities that are hands-on, hardy and often a bit greasy. Above all this trade requires determination and grit to deliver highly accurate work in varied and often extreme working environments.

Trade Specialisation

Automotive and Mechanical

The automotive and mechanical trade is for rev-heads and engine fanatics of all makes and models. You can specialise in engine types and sizes, depending on your host employer. A career in the trade requires passion and respect for the vehicles and engines you will be entrusted to maintain and develop day in/ day out.

Multidisciplinary Traineeships

Construction

Whether you want to build towers and tunnels or tables and cabinets there is a specialisation for you. There are even ‘finishing’ trades for the painters and plasters. The construction trade is founded on craftsmanship, so attention to detail and precision are must have traits for success.

SKILLS BASED COURSES

Are you a current or future apprentice looking to develop skills that can help you become more employable? MiTraining offers accredited short courses, self-paced courses for a quick “skills-shot” and nationally recognised qualifications in topics related to business and management.

ABOUT MITRAINING

MiTraining (Provider ID 45183) is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and a sister company to MIGAS Apprentices and Trainees. MiTraining is a leading Australian provider of business, management and leadership skills training.

Worker Dehydration - The Extreme Warning Signs

Performing strenuous work in hot and humid conditions can lead to dehydration and heat stress, increased risk of injury, reduced productivity and in the worst cases death.

But how will you know that you are experiencing dehydration? When would you need to re-hydrate and replenish your electrolytes?

Warning Sign #1: Heavy Sweating

While sweating normally occurs, especially if you are engaged in a physically intensive job, sweating out a lot of fluid may be a sign that you are getting dehydrated and fast. If this happens, make sure to replenish by drinking water or better yet, an electrolyte-formulated drink.

Warning Sign#2: Dark Urine

You should look both on the regularity of your urination and the colour of your urine. If you haven’t gone to the bathroom for about 2 hours, this means you haven’t drunk any water. Also, if your urine appears darker like apple juice, instead of being pale, you may be dehydrated. However, this is not always the case as vitamin food supplements, alcohol and certain diets may also affect your urine colour.

Warning Sign #3: Dry Mouth and Skin

If your mouth feels dry and sticky, this means that you are not drinking enough fluids for the day. Similarly, if your skin seems to be dry and has lost some elasticity, it is a clear sign that you are losing a lot of fluid inside your body. Make sure to rehydrate regularly all throughout the day to avoid these symptoms.

Warning Sign #4: Dizziness

If you are starting to feel woozy and lightheaded while doing your work, it could be the effects of a dropped blood pressure due to being dehydrated. Remember that your blood is made up mostly of water. Thus, if you lose a lot of water without replenishment, you may feel dizzy and at worst, you’ll become confused.

Warning Sign #5: Headache

When dehydrated and with a dropping blood pressure, your body will have a hard time pumping blood and oxygen to your brain. This will then result into a headache. If this happens, make sure to take a break from what you are doing and rehydrate. Do not force your body to continue working as long as the headache stays to avoid further complications.

Warning Sign #6: Confusion and Loss of Focus

Your brain is made up of more than 90% of water. Thus, if you are dehydrated, your brain cells and nerves may not function properly. Short loss of memory and poor mental concentration may occur which can then result to poor work performance. Loss of proper focus may also result to accidents in the workplace that can cause serious injuries.

Very recently an apprentice in South Australia was taken to hospital after experiencing the extreme side affects of dehydration. Read more >